Family-friendly comedian to appear at fundraiser on Saturday

Victoria Rittervritter@mdn.net

Published
1:41 am EDT, Friday, August 25, 2017

Cancer is certainly no laughing matter, something that Jayden Lamb's family knows only too well. But that doesn't mean that people can't defy cancer by enjoying time together and creating lasting memories.

On Saturday, the Jayden Lamb Memorial Foundation, in partnership with Family Life Radio, will host Laugh in the Face of Cancer II. The event will feature Pastor James Smith from Resurrection Life of Midland church as well as comedian Michael Jr.

Tom Lamb, father of Jayden and founder, director and president of the foundation, hopes the event will bring families together for a night of fun.

"We want people to come to the event and take away a memory," he said. "That way, they get something back. Memories are one of the most important things in life and if we can create a few, that would be great."

Michael Jr. is billed as a Christian, family-friendly comedian, which perfectly fits the basis of the foundation. Tom explained that he found Michael Jr. while looking for some inspirational videos just after Jayden passed away. He found himself watching a video of Michael Jr. on YouTube and laughing. In turn, having the comedian as a part of the event on Saturday will "take it back to the basics of God and Michael integrates that into his comedy."

Apart from the tickets, there will be no additional costs and no merchandise for purchase. The proceeds of the event will go toward the foundation's mission to helping families find closure after suffering the loss of a child to pediatric cancer.

Laugh in the Face of Cancer will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Midland Center for the Arts. Tickets are $20; VIP tickets are $35 and include a pre-show question and answer session with Michael Jr. at 6:30 p.m. They can be purchased at www.mcfta.org/event/michael-jr/e24312/